Searles (Camping Ground) Limited

Reference number: 411545

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd Reference number: 820727 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Searles (Camping Ground) Limited (FRN 411545) is an AR of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd (FRN 820727). When you use Searles (Camping Ground)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Searles (Camping Ground), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Searles Leisure Resort

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00528033
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 January 1954 (72 years old)
Registered office
3 South Beach Rd, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5BB
Nature of business
  • Hotels and similar accommodation (SIC 55100)
  • Holiday centres and villages (SIC 55201)
  • Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds (SIC 55300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Richard Searle Director Mar 1970 19 Apr 2000
William John Searle Director May 1951 19 Apr 2000
Andrew John Geoffrey Searle Director Nov 1972 9 May 2003
Joanna Alice Elizabeth Symonds Director Jan 1978 2 Jun 2014
Victoria Rebecca Searle Secretary Not published 10 May 2007

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Searles Camping Ground Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired name
  • Searles Lesiure Re

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Searles (Camping Ground) Limited FCA authorised?
Searles (Camping Ground) Limited (FRN 411545) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Searles (Camping Ground)?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Searles (Camping Ground) Limited (FRN 411545) is an AR of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd (FRN 820727). When you use Searles (Camping Ground)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Searles (Camping Ground), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Searles (Camping Ground)?
Protection works through Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Searles (Camping Ground)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Searles (Camping Ground) a scam or clone?
Searles (Camping Ground) is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Searles (Camping Ground)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Searles (Camping Ground)'s FRN is 411545. You can verify it on the FCA register.